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Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive to be Hosted by Rotary Club & Watertown Business Coalition

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The Rotary Club of Watertown and the Watertown Business Coalition invite the community to join them for the third annual Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive on Dec. 2. See more details below. The Watertown Business Coalition, the Rotary Club of Watertown, and the Mosesian Center for the Arts are teaming up for the 3rd Annual Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive. The event will be on Monday, December 2nd from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, Watertown.

Entertainment

Arsenal Yards Welcomes the Holiday Season with Festive Events for the Whole Family

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Arsenal Yards has a lineup of events for the Holidays. (Courtesy of Arsenal Yards)

There will be a variety of holiday events at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards, starting on Black Friday. See more information in the announcement from Arsenal Yards. Arsenal Yards is spreading holiday cheer this season with a series of joyful events designed to bring the community together in celebration. From Black Friday festivities and gift drive to magical character meet-and-greets, and a Hanukkah celebration to light up the season, there’s something for everyone at Arsenal Yards this holiday season.

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Public Invited to First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Armenian Cultural & Educational Center

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The Armenian Cultural and Education Center will have a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the center located at 47 Nichols Ave., in Watertown. See the announcement below. Get in the Holiday Spirit and join us at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) for the First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6, starting 5 p.m.

This event is FREE and open to the public! The program includes music, hot cocoa & cookies, and a visit from Santa. Bring your loved ones and enjoy the holiday spirit with the community!

Entertainment

Second Annual Winterfest at Linx Will Feature 25 Local Vendors

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The public is invited to the second annual Winterfest at Linx on Dec. 6. “We will have 25 local vendors to shop for everyone on your list and an arts and crafts station for the kids,” the event announcement said. Winterfest is open to the public and the Linx has ample free parking. WHERE: 490 Arsenal Way, Watertown

WHEN: Friday, Dec.

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See the Merry Mingle Activities List and Map, This Weekend at the Commander’s Mansion

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See what’s in store for this year’s Merry Mingle, formerly the Whoville Jubilee, at Watertown’s historic Commander’s Mansion. See the list of activities provided by the City of Watertown, below. There are many activities planned for “The Merry Mingle” hosted at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue, on December 1, 2024, from 4-8pm! Free guest parking is available in the East Garage on Kingsbury Ave and a shuttle will be provided by Flett Co.  Handicap parking, ramp entry, and elevator access is available on site.

Business

Eastern Clothing Offering Holiday Discounts & Support for Other Local Businesses

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Longtime Watertown retailer Eastern Clothing announced a holiday discounts and is offering gift cards to other local businesses during the sale period. Find out more below. This Holiday season, Eastern Clothing is offering a 15% discount on all inventory November 29 through December 14. Sweaters, shirts, casual and dress jackets and of course, all our tailored clothing. We currently have a great selection of sportswear perfect for someone on your list.

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Fitness Studio Offering Free Class with Donation for Watertown Food Pantry Holiday Shop

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Watertown’s Get Lively Health and Fitness will host a free class for a good cause on Dec. 7. See information, below. Join us for our Get HIIT class and let’s sweat together and bring some holiday cheer to those in need in our community! This class is free and open to all (age 12+), we ask that you bring a donation of a new gift for the Watertown Food Pantry’s Holiday Shop.

Entertainment

SOLSTICE Returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery with New Light and Sound Installations

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The winter light show known as SOLSTICE returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery in December. See more details about this year’s event provided by the the Cemetery, below. This December, experience the wonder of winter nights reimagined at Mount Auburn Cemetery’s SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light, running from December 7-21, 2024. Presented by the Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery and brought to life by artists MASARY, this outdoor, evening event has become a must-see tradition in the Greater Boston area, offering immersive light and sound artwork installations that blend art, remembrance, and nature in a uniquely meaningful way during the winter solstice. SOLSTICE represents an evolution of the beloved Candle Lighting Ceremony, which has been a part of Mount Auburn’s history since 1992.